This list includes 78 Male names that start with S, from “Sacha” to “Sylvester”. These names span classic, modern, and international choices useful for parents, writers, and genealogists.

Male names that start with S are given names used by men and boys that begin with the letter S. Several, like “Samuel” and “Sebastian”, have biblical or classical roots and long literary histories.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Meaning, Notable bearers, and Variants.

Name: The name as commonly listed, so you can scan, compare, and select favorite options quickly.

Origin: The language or culture of origin, helping you understand the name’s background and possible regional usage.

Meaning: A concise sense of the name’s meaning or root idea, useful when matching names to desired meanings.

Notable bearers: Famous people or characters who use the name, which gives you context and cultural associations.

Variants: Common spelling, diminutive, or regional forms, so you can consider alternatives and stylistic variations easily.

Male names that start with S

NameGenderOriginMeaning
SamuelMaleHebrew“Name of God” or “heard by God”
SamMaleEnglish“Short for Samuel”
SamsonMaleHebrew“Sun; sun-like”
SamirMaleArabic/Arabic“Companion in evening conversation; entertaining companion”
SantiagoMaleSpanish“Saint James”
SantosMaleSpanish“Saints”
SaulMaleHebrew“Asked for; prayed for”
SebastianMaleGreek/Latin“From Sebastia; venerable”
SeanMaleIrish“God is gracious”
SeamusMaleIrish“Supplanter”
SergeiMaleRussian“Servant, attendant”
SergioMaleSpanish/Italian“Attendant, servant”
SergeMaleFrench/Slavic“Servant, attendant”
SethMaleHebrew“Placed; appointed”
ShawnMaleEnglish/Irish“God is gracious”
ShaunMaleEnglish/Irish“God is gracious”
ShaneMaleIrish“God is gracious”
SheldonMaleEnglish“Steep valley; steep-sided hill”
SatoshiMaleJapanese“Wise, fast learner; clear thinking”
ShinMaleJapanese/KoreanJapanese: “true”; Korean: element meaning varies
ShoMaleJapanese“Fly; soar”
ShunMaleJapanese“Fast; talented; excellence”
ShiroMaleJapanese“Fourth son” or other meanings by kanji
SanjayMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Victorious; triumphant”
SandeepMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Lighted; enlightened”
SiddharthMaleSanskrit/Hindi“One who has attained his goal”
SiddharthaMaleSanskrit/Hindi“One who has attained his goal”
SurajMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Sun”
SureshMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Ruler of gods”
SachinMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Pure; true”
ShaanMaleHindi/Urdu“Pride; prestige”
ShankarMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Giver of bliss; auspicious” (Shiva epithet)
SaifMaleArabic“Sword”
SalahMaleArabic“Righteousness; prayer”
SalehMaleArabic“Righteous; virtuous”
SalmanMaleArabic“Safe; secure”
SamiMaleArabic/FinnishArabic: “Elevated”; Finnish: diminutive
SaeedMaleArabic“Happy; fortunate”
ShamilMaleArabic/Caucasian“Complete; universal”
ShafiMaleArabic“Intercessor; healer”
SekouMaleWest African“Wise one”
SefuMaleSwahili“Sword”
SizweMaleXhosa/Zulu“Nation; our power”
StefanMaleGermanic/Slavic“Crown; wreath”
StephenMaleGreek/English“Crown; garland”
StevenMaleEnglish“Crown; garland”
StefanosMaleGreek“Crown; wreath”
StavrosMaleGreek“Cross”
SpyrosMaleGreekVariant of Spyridon; “spirit”
SocratesMaleGreek“Whole power; safe” (uncertain)
SteliosMaleGreekDiminutive of Stylianos
SalvatoreMaleItalian“Savior”
SandroMaleItalian/SlavicShort for Alexander: “Defender of men”
SorinMaleRomanian“Sun”
SilasMaleLatin/Greek“Wood; forest” or “of the forest”
SylvesterMaleLatin“Wooded; wild”
SilvioMaleItalian/Latin“Of the forest”
SidneyMaleEnglish“Wide island”
SashaMaleRussian/FrenchDiminutive of Alexander
SachaMaleFrenchDiminutive of Alexander
SorenMaleDanish/Norse“Stern”
StefanoMaleItalian“Crown; wreath”
StellanMaleSwedishPossibly “calm” or of Germanic origin
StanleyMaleEnglish“Stone clearing”
SterlingMaleEnglish“High quality; genuine”
StanMaleEnglishShort for Stanley or Stanislav
SvenMaleScandinavian“Young man; lad”
SadiqMaleArabic“Truthful; sincere”
ShaiMaleHebrew“Gift”
ShimonMaleHebrew“He has heard”
ShlomoMaleHebrew“Peaceful”
ShmuelMaleHebrew“Name of God; heard by God”
SemyonMaleRussianRussian form of Simeon: “Heard”
SigmundMaleGermanic“Victory protection”
SigurdMaleNorse“Victory guardian”
ShreyasMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Superior; auspicious”
ShubhamMaleSanskrit/Hindi“Auspicious; fortunate”
SuleimanMaleArabic/TurkicVariant of Solomon: “Man of peace”

Descriptions

Samuel
Biblical Hebrew name very popular in many countries; borne by the prophet Samuel and many modern figures. Variants: Sam, Shmuel.
Sam
Common short form used independently as a given name; casual, friendly. Widely used across English-speaking countries.
Samson
Biblical strongman famed in Judges. Used historically and as a powerful-sounding given name in various cultures.
Samir
Common across Arabic, South Asian and Balkan communities; also appears in Sanskrit-derived names with different nuance.
Santiago
Spanish compound from Sant Iago; very common in Latin America and Spain. Notable: Santiago (Chile capital origin connection), literary uses.
Santos
Spanish given name often used in Latin America; religious origin and used as a standalone male given name.
Saul
Biblical first king of Israel; used in Jewish and Christian communities. Short, classic, and historically attested.
Sebastian
Popular in Europe and the Americas; associated with Saint Sebastian, composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and many modern celebrities.
Sean
Irish form of John, widely used in English-speaking countries. Multiple spelling variants (Shaun, Shawn).
Seamus
Irish Gaelic form of James; used in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, literary and cultural associations.
Sergei
Common Russian form of Serge; notable bearers include composer Sergei Rachmaninoff and many public figures.
Sergio
Popular across Romance-language countries and Latin America; many athletes and artists named Sergio.
Serge
French and Slavic form; used in France and Francophone countries, also in Eastern Europe.
Seth
Biblical name (third son of Adam and Eve). Short, classic, and commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Shawn
Variant spelling of Sean favored in English contexts; popular in late 20th century among English speakers.
Shaun
Alternative spelling of Sean; common in English-speaking countries, informal and friendly.
Shane
Anglicized form of the Irish Seán; associated with both rural and contemporary usages.
Sheldon
Originally an English surname turned given name; known from literature and television, used as a masculine given name.
Satoshi
Very common Japanese male name; famous bearer: Satoshi Nakamoto (Bitcoin pseudonym) and many public figures.
Shin
Short East Asian name/syllable used as a standalone male name in Japan and Korea.
Sho
Short Japanese masculine name, often a single-kanji name with varied meanings depending on characters used.
Shun
Common Japanese masculine name, used widely and in various kanji forms.
Shiro
Traditional Japanese male name; historically common and still used in modern Japan.
Sanjay
Popular South Asian male name; common among Indian communities globally and borne by many public figures.
Sandeep
Common Indian male name, especially in northern India; informal form often “Deep.”
Siddharth
Historic and religious resonance (Gautama Buddha’s given name sometimes rendered Siddhartha); widely used in South Asia.
Siddhartha
Classic Sanskrit name made famous by the novel Siddhartha and Buddhist tradition; used across India and beyond.
Suraj
Common Indian name meaning sun; bright, energetic connotations; widely used in South Asia.
Suresh
Traditional South Asian male name appearing in mythological and modern contexts; common across India.
Sachin
Popular Indian male name, famously borne by cricketer Sachin Tendulkar; widely recognized in South Asia.
Shaan
Contemporary South Asian masculine name; short, stylish, and used as both given and stage name.
Shankar
Traditional Indian name linked to Lord Shiva; widespread in South Asian communities.
Saif
Short Arabic name conveying strength; used in many Muslim-majority countries and diasporas.
Salah
Common Arabic male name; associated with religious virtue. Prominent bearers include footballer Mohamed Salah.
Saleh
Arabic name common in Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Salman
Famous in Arabic-speaking world (e.g., Salman Rushdie as literary surname/given name), also used in South Asia.
Sami
Cross-cultural name used in Arabic-speaking and Nordic contexts; short and internationally accessible.
Saeed
Widely used Arabic masculine name, with many notable bearers across the Middle East and South Asia.
Shamil
Used in Caucasus and Muslim communities; historical and contemporary bearers make it recognizable.
Shafi
Arabic name used widely in South and West Asia; also part of compound names.
Sekou
Common in West African Muslim communities (notably Mandé peoples); internationally known through prominent figures.
Sefu
East African name with warrior connotations; attested in Swahili-speaking regions.
Sizwe
Southern African given name used in Xhosa and Zulu communities; modern and meaningful.
Stefan
Common European variant of Stephen; numerous historical and contemporary bearers across Europe.
Stephen
Classic English form of Stephanos; historically popular and borne by saints and public figures.
Steven
Modern English spelling variant of Stephen; widely used in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Stefanos
Greek form of Stephen; used in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide.
Stavros
Traditional Greek male name with Christian resonances; common in Greece and Cyprus.
Spyros
Common Greek masculine name; often anglicized as Spiro, with religious associations to Saint Spyridon.
Socrates
Famous ancient Greek philosopher; used occasionally as a given name honoring classical heritage.
Stelios
Popular Greek male name and modern variant of longer names; friendly, diminutive form used as formal given name.
Salvatore
Italian male name with religious meaning; common in Italy and among Italian diaspora.
Sandro
Used independently in Italy, Portugal, and Slavic countries as a familiar form of Alexander.
Sorin
Common Romanian masculine name; short, modern-sounding and widely used in Romania.
Silas
Early Christian name found in the New Testament; has grown in popularity in English-speaking countries.
Sylvester
Historic Latin name (Saint Sylvester); used in various forms across Europe, familiarly shortened to Sylv or Sly.
Silvio
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese usage; classic European name with literary and cultural bearers.
Sidney
Originally a surname turned given name; historically male and used in English-speaking countries, now occasionally unisex.
Sasha
Widely used as both a diminutive and standalone name; in Russia commonly male, internationally unisex.
Sacha
French variant of Sasha frequently used for males; found in arts, sports, and literature.
Soren
Popular Scandinavian male name (originally Søren); known through authors like Søren Kierkegaard and modern usage.
Stefano
Italian form of Stephen; common in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide.
Stellan
Modern Swedish male name gaining international use; stylish and uncommon outside Scandinavia.
Stanley
Traditional English name used since medieval times; familiar, solid-sounding masculine name.
Sterling
English given name with connotations of value; used in modern English-speaking contexts.
Stan
Common short form that also functions independently as a given name; straightforward and familiar.
Sven
Classic Nordic name popular in Sweden, Norway, Denmark; crisp, short and regionally traditional.
Sadiq
Arabic male name carrying moral virtue; used across Muslim-majority countries and diasporas.
Shai
Short, modern Hebrew masculine name used in Israel and Jewish communities internationally.
Shimon
Hebrew form of Simon; biblical roots and enduring usage in Jewish communities.
Shlomo
Hebrew form of Solomon; traditional Jewish name with historical and religious significance.
Shmuel
Hebrew original of Samuel; used in Jewish communities as a traditional masculine name.
Semyon
Russian masculine name with biblical origin; widely attested in Russian literature and history.
Sigmund
Old Germanic name known from legend and psychoanalysis (Sigmund Freud); classical, strong-sounding name.
Sigurd
Norse mythic name borne by legendary heroes; used in Scandinavia and admired for its Viking heritage.
Shreyas
Contemporary Indian masculine name, popular among Hindu families and modern South Asian communities.
Shubham
Common Indian male name with positive, blessing-related meaning and regular use across India.
Suleiman
Widely used across Muslim-majority regions and in historical contexts; variant spellings include Suleiman and Sulaiman.
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